Cashew vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cashew and sockeye salmon
- Cashew has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus; however, sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and vitamin B3.
- Cashew covers your daily need for copper, 235% more than sockeye salmon.
- Cashew has 127 times more manganese than sockeye salmon. While cashew has 1.655mg of manganese, sockeye salmon has only 0.013mg.
- Sockeye salmon has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of cashew is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +711.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1184.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2788.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +950.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12630.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +78.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +324.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +853.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +687.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +309.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1194.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1176.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +491.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.076mg | 235% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 4.47µg | 186% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 16.7µg | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 670IU | 84% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 0.52mg | 77% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.013mg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 36mg | 61% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 5.57g | 59% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 10.123mg | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 1.864g | 55% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.55mg | 48% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 1.327g | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 305mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.827mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 0.969g | 31% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 0.1µg | 28% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 35.5µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.157mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 61mg | 20% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Calories | 553kcal | 156kcal | 20% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 26.48g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.246mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0g | 13% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 0g | 10% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 1.274mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 436mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Folate | 25µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 92mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.99mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.019g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.814g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals